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Home >> Porsche >> 2008 >> Boxster S, Automatic >> Repair and Diagnosis >> Engine Mechanical >> Mechanical >> 13 - Engine - CRANKGEAR, Pistons -- 987-BOXSTER-CAYMAN >> WM 134819 Removing And Installing Crankshaft (Except CAYMAN Black Edition, CAYMAN S Black Edition, BOXSTER Black Edition, BOXSTER SPYDER, BOXSTER S "PORSCHE Design Edition 2", BOXSTER S Black Edition, CAYMAN R) >> Preliminary Work

Preliminary Work

CAUTION: Ingress of dirt
  • Danger of material damage due to blocked oil bores/oil ducts.

→ Absolute cleanliness is essential when working on the engine.

→ Lay removed engine parts on a clean base and make sure to cover them.

→ Use the cover for dust protection when fitting the engine NR.165  on the engine assembly support.

  1. Disassemble engine to crankcase → Disassembling engine down to crankcase .
  2. Remove piston → Removing Pistons  .
  3. Attach special tool retaining device 9607  to the gear carrier with two M10 x 25 hexagon-head bolts -Arrows-  .
    Fig 1: Locating Gear Carrier Bolts
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  4. Unscrew cylinder-head screws with spacer sleeves 9613  .
  5. Screw in retaining eyes on retaining device, lift gear carrier out of the crankcase half using a workshop crane or engine lifter and secure in a vice.
    Fig 2: Lifting Gear Carrier Out Of Crankcase
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  6. Remove accessories on gear carrier.

    Gear Carrier Components Overview With Intermediate Shaft 

    Fig 3: Exploded View Of Gear Carrier With Intermediate Shaft
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    Item No. Designation Number Removal Fitting
    1 M6 x 40 fastening screw with captive washer 3   Tightening torque: 10 Nm (7.5 ftlb.)
    2 Guide rail 1 Visually inspect for scoring or damage and replace if necessary  
    3 Snap ring 1   Replace
    4 Shim 10 x 16 x 1.2 1    
    5 Tensioning rail 1    
    5a Lining for tensioning rail 1 Visually inspect for scoring or damage and replace if necessary  
    6 Intermediate shaft 1 Check teeth for signs of damage  
    7 Chain for camshaft driving mechanism, cylinder 1-3 1 Check for visible damage, replace if necessary  
    8 Chain for camshaft driving mechanism, cylinder 4-6 1 Check for visible damage, replace if necessary  
    9 Chain for intermediate shaft driving mechanism 1 Check for visible damage, replace if necessary  
    10 Oil guide fastening screw (Torx, M6 x 16) 6   Replace micro-encapsulated screws
    11 Seal for oil guide 2   Replace
    12 Oil guide 1    
    13 Gear carrier 1 Fit on retaining device 9607  Fit on retaining device 9607 
  7. Remove tensioning rail and guide rail. Unscrew three M6 x 40 hexagon-head bolts and remove tensioning rail -1-  . Remove circlip and washer -2-  , remove guide rail -3-  .
    Fig 4: Identifying Chain Guide And Intermediate Shaft
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  8. Remove intermediate shaft with timing chains and place on a clean surface. Check timing chains and teeth on intermediate shaft for signs of damage, replace if necessary.
  9. Remove oil guide on gear carrier. Unscrew six M6 x 16 Torx screws -1-  and remove guide with seals.
    Fig 5: Locating Oil Guide And Intermediate Shaft Screws
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